The Global Health Institute works to mitigate diseases threatening New York, our U.S. Service Members, and our global community.The Global Health Institute takes a total team approach to solving problems because we believe it is the only way to solve the tough ones.The Global Health Institute has benefitted from a supportive University, engaged CNY region, and highly talented professionals from our community.
Upstate Research Spotlight
Fear of falling; vaccine test seeks volunteers; living-donor transplants increase
Physical therapistMolly Torbitt, DPT, PhD, discusses the fear of falling. Upstate Global Health Institute DirectorStephen Thomas, MD, tells about a clinical trial underway of more »
Vaccine trial seeks to prevent a common, sometimes deadly, infection
Upstate is conducting a clinical trial of a vaccine to prevent an infection often found in hospitals and nursing homes, C. diff (Clostridioides difficile). Stephen Thomas, MD,ex more »
Upstate recruiting over 1,000 seniors for Clostridioides Difficile vaccine study
The Upstate Global Health Institute is looking for over 1,000 Central New Yorkers to participate in its largest clinical trial, testing a possible vaccine to prevent C. diff. more »
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Our faculty and students are working hard to find solutions to many global health problems. You can finance a student's trip abroad to gain hands-on experience in the field, fund local community-based research and outreach projects, support service-learning opportunities, and more. Any amount can help, so please consider a gift.